GeneSprout offers genetic testing to parents of healthy presenting children.

Knowing which diseases children are at risk for can help parents and pediatricians take action. Early awareness and action can dramatically improve child outcomes.

Yes, many genetic conditions are sporadic and new. Thus, they don't run in families.

Although genetic conditions are rare, around 3-4% of children will have results indicating a predisposition towards a genetic condition through GeneSprout testing. Currently, 2.6 million seemingly healthy children in the U.S. have an undiagnosed genetic condition that could be treated.

No. Testing is through a non-invasive cheek swab that looks like a Q-tip or cotton swab.

GeneSprout testing is different from the newborn screen your child had at birth. The newborn screen, which is a heel stick, is a biochemical test. It detects any biochemical markers in the blood that are abnormal at that moment in time. It screens for between ~35-61 conditions, depending on which state you live in.

The GeneSprout test is a genetic screen that informs you of genetic risks or diagnoses -even when biochemical markers are normal. The GeneSprout test is complementary to newborn screenings as a preventative measure.

During pregnancy, many parents have NIPT (non-invasive pregnancy testing), which is a blood test determining the risk of chromosomal abnormalities of the fetus. NIPT detects conditions such as Down syndrome (trisomy 21), trisomy 13, and trisomy 18. NIPT does not detect the conditions on the GeneSprout tests.